Leeds United secured a seventh point out of a possible 12 despite letting a lead slip as they drew 1-1 with Aston Villa at Elannd Road last night.

Thomas Christiansen's side took the lead midway through the first half through Pontus Jansson's bullet header, but Villa rallied after the break and pulled level when Henri Lansbury drove home from 25 yards out.

It sent Leeds up to seventh ahead of Middlesbrough's trip to Bristol City tonight and Ipswich Town's home game with Nottingham Forest, but they failed to move level on points with sixth-placed Derby County, who host Burton Albion.

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Here’s a look at the some of the things you might have missed during last night's game.

Samu Saiz shares the love

As we moved into December, Leeds' star man was clearly very much in the festive spirit as he embraced each of his teammates individually ahead of the game.

Saiz was spotted hugging every other Leeds player in the group and having a discussion with them ahead of what was another big game for his side.

It was another display of leadership from the Spaniard, who is frequently the player showing the most passion and intensity in matches, which belies the profile of player he is.

Diminutive continental playmakers are not always renowned for their fiery side but Saiz proved he had that in abundance with his protestations to referee Peter Bankes in the second half forcing a yellow card.

Christiansen's message to Luke Ayling mid-match

The Leeds boss clearly felt his side could get at Villa's left-hand side and was suitably encouraged with the way in which Luke Ayling had largely shackled Villa's chief dangerman Albert Adomah.

Christiansen was out in his technical area throughout and seemed to be encouraging Leeds to get the ball moved quickly to the right flank to gang up on Neil Taylor at full-back.

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Just moments later Ezgjan Alioski attempted to aggravate Taylor by grappling with him as Felix Wiedwald prepared to strike the ball downfield and the referee and linesman were apparently required to intervene.

A lot of Leeds' joy came down the other side, but part of the gameplan was clearly about exploiting the opposite flank, with Christiansen gesturing to Ayling to get forward and be direct.

The Aston Villa manager was apoplectic with rage after a Villa attack was stopped because of an Adomah handball and it came amid Pablo Hernandez's struggles to continue at the end of the first half - with the Leeds fans letting Bruce know what they thought about it.

Chants rained down from the John Charles Stand towards the Villa boss, mostly referencing his weight, with Hernandez still struggling after attempting to come back onto the field following treatment.

Steve Bruce wasn't impressed with some of the refereeing

It came at the end of a frustrating 45 minutes for Bruce and his side and Leeds supporters revelled in his protestations as he marched towards the fourth official seeking answers.

All that he got was ridicule from Leeds fans after supplying the invitation.

Christiansen applauding Ekuban after dispossessing Whelan

Caleb Ekuban's first-half performance was a highlight for Leeds and Thomas Christiansen was delighted with the striker both during the match and afterwards.

His influence in the second half waned and his end product remains open to question, but the way he dominated Villa defenders and midfielders at times will have encouraged the manager.